The bill, S.B. No. 2590, amends the Election Code of Texas to establish new provisions regarding the recounting of ballots from paperless electronic voting systems. It removes the requirement for a specific ground to initiate a recount of these results, allowing candidates to request a recount without needing to demonstrate a particular reason. The heading of Section 212.0241 is updated to reflect this change, and the language in subsections (a) and (c) is modified to clarify that candidates can obtain an initial recount of paperless electronic voting system results without a specific ground.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that a candidate may request a recount if they are not shown to be nominated or elected, but it also allows candidates who are nominated or elected to seek a recount if an opposing candidate's recount petition is approved under certain conditions. The Secretary of State is tasked with establishing necessary procedures to facilitate these recounts. The provisions of this act are set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Election Code 212.0241 (Election Code 212)